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# Simple Rules

**5S Methodology:**

* Sort: Delete unnecessary files to declutter your workspace.
* Set in order: Develop and document naming conventions and folder structures for organization.
* Shine: Comply with conventions, develop routines, standardize, and document rules and responsibilities.
* Sustain: Regularly check adherence to rules, implement improvements, and develop SOPs.

**File Naming:**

* Choose a consistent file and folder naming convention, document it, and make it accessible to all group members.

**File Versioning:**

* Utilize a version control table, assign responsibilities, and adopt semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). Reference: <https://semver.org/>
* Save milestone versions and store obsolete versions separately after backup.

**Project Organization:**

* Organize data, code, plots, protocols, manuscripts, conference reports, and administrative information into distinct folders.

**Further Resources:**

* Refer to file format recommendations, ensuring files are stored in open, well-documented, and machine-readable formats.
* Store and share data securely and maintain its currency and completeness through operational processes and monitoring functions.

**Data Warehouse:**

* Consider using a hierarchical data warehouse to store cleaned and prepared data, ideal for repeating reporting and analysis tasks.